Manufacturing Engineer role focused on machining gear and shaft components at John Deere Waterloo Works, providing 3rd shift production support and driving process, quality, and cost improvements. You’ll troubleshoot machining and finishing operations, set routings/methods/standards, and support projects for new machines, processes, and parts. Standout perk: comprehensive rewards package including retirement benefits, healthcare with HSA contribution, and tuition assistance.
- Highly competitive base pay
- 401K and defined contribution
- Tuition assistance
John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.
Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Machining ME, Gear - 120534
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities
As a Machining ME, Gear for John Deere Waterloo Works (DTO), located in Waterloo, IA, you will perform the duties and responsibilities of a Manufacturing Engineer associated with machining gear and shaft components:
- Provide 3rd shift support and troubleshooting to resolve production process, machine, and quality issues for all green and finish operations in H-building.
- Recommend and implement cost reduction, quality, safety, and ergonomic improvement ideas.
- Assist in team studies related to capacity, energy, productivity, and efficiency.
- Establish routings, methods, layouts, tools, costs, methods documentation, quality plans and labor standards for revisions to current operations.
- Investigates, gathers, and analyzes data for specifically assigned, recurring tasks.
- Assist planning and implementation of projects related to new machines, processes, and parts.
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
What Skills You Need
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills to interact with all levels in the organization and supplier personnel
- Demonstrated proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated ability to proficiently use algebra, geometry, and trigonometry Demonstrated ability to initiate and complete multiple, concurrent projects
- Ability and willingness to work variable hours including overtime and weekends based on business needs
What Makes You Standout
- Experience in roles that required a working knowledge of turning, milling, drilling, and hard finishing of ferrous materials
- Experience applying gear and shaft manufacturing tools and technology
- Experience in shop floor process adjustments necessary to correct geometry and quality problems
- Experience with interpreting part prints and GD&T designations
- Experience with the use of AutoCAD, Creo, or related software
- Experience with leading and supporting cross functional teams for projects of moderate scope
- Experience using Power BI, Tableau, or other data analysis tools
- Experience in using SAP
Education
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technology field (agricultural, electrical, manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical) or equivalent related work experience.
What You'll Get
At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Highly competitive base pay
- Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
- Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Tuition assistance
- Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
- Charitable contribution match
- Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
- Vacation and Holiday Pay
$67,692.00 - $101,532.00 + Benefits
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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.
The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.
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